Item 23 - Proposed City of Santa Ana Events Permit Policy

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required to apply, meet requirements and obtain a TFF permit prior to selling or giving away food or beverage at an event. The California Health and Safety Code requires a TFF Permit of any person or organization providing food at a community event. All food vendors, including permitted restaurants, are required to apply for and obtain a TFF Permit when participating in a community event. 5.2.2 Alcohol Sale or Service If the sale of alcohol or public service of alcohol is included in a Park Facility Permit event, authorization from the State of California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) is required prior to the issuance of a permit. The City may place restrictions on the management of alcohol at a proposed event. Santa Ana Municipal Code Sec. 31-2.1 prohibits the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages in a city park (SAMC 31-2.1) unless permitted through issuance of a permit (SAMC 31-3). In the instance that a City Council approved contract permits the sale and public service of alcohol, the sale and service of alcohol may be discontinued or terminated if it is deemed to be inconsistent with the terms and conditions of permitted use (SAMC 31-2). 5.2.3 Amplified Sound Amplified sound permits are available for events at City parks. Amplified sound means music or speech projected or transmitted by artificial means, including, but not limited to, amplifiers, loudspeakers or any similar devices (SAMC Sec. 31-1.1). Additional restrictions may apply for any events near residential are as and/or business districts. 5.2.4 Waste Management Plan Event organizers must arrange for provision of containers and collection of water, trash and recyclables by contacting the City’s Exclusive Waste Hauler. Recycling containers for the following materials is required for plastic, glass, metal, paper and cardboard. The specifications of the containers, including size, type, location, and pickup/delivery times is required on the event site plan. Clean up of all trash after the event is required in all areas, and if needed, power washing of any grease or food waste contamination will be required. Event area will be subject to inspection post-event. 5.3 PUBLIC SAFETY 5.3.1 Police Services During the pre-event meeting, the SAPD will determine the type of police services needed and number of officers. Applicants are directly responsible for the cost of Police Services, unpaid services will result in rejection of future applications and the City reserves all legal rights to recoup any unpaid fees. Exhibit A Exhibit1